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On Thu, 22 Sep 2005 19:20:15 -0400, "Bert Robbins"
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A place on the water that has an existing dock is an asset and it will
only
appreciate in value over time. Have you looked into the cost of getting a
new dock built lately


It isn't just money. Permitting can be almost impossible if anyone saw
anything that looked remotely like a manatee within a couple miles of
your dock.
Lee County may still be underr a total moritorium. They say they
lifted it but I am not sure any permits have actually ground their way
through the goverrnment maze.

Bingo! It isn't just So. Fla. that has this problem.

You buy a place on the water with the hope of building a dock and then find
out that you can't get through the permitting process becasue there are
local, state and federal hoops that you have to jump through!

So, if you want a dock then buy a piece of property that has a dock and fix
it up!